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He's got the reputation (confirmed to me via a Giants fan) of being a stellar defender, too
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Alright, I'll play. I included my own guesstimated OPS ranges. -W/O Braun: -W/Braun: LF Morgan .700-.800 LF Morgan 1B Gamel .800-.900 1B Gamel 2B Weeks .800-.900 2B Weeks 3B Ramirez .825-.900 LF Braun .900-1.000 RF Hart .825-.900 RF Hart C Lucroy .675-.775 3B Ramirez SS Gonzalez .650-.750 C Lucroy CF Gomez .600-.700 SS Gonzalez And what I think Roenicke will do -- -W/O Braun: -W/Braun: RF Hart RF Hart LF Morgan CF Morgan 2B Weeks LF Braun 3B Ramirez 3B Ramirez 1B Gamel 2B Weeks C Lucroy 1B Gamel SS Gonzalez C Lucroy CF Gomez SS Gonzalez EDIT: Serious formatting problems with the 'code' feature
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Aramis Ramirez to Brewers - 3/$32 + $4M buyout for 2015
TooLiveBrew replied to Outlander's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Furcal cannot hit a ball (outside of Brewers pitching to him) Aramis is almost always good for 140 games I didn't mean that they were similar hitters, just very talented players with similar drawbacks or risks. Furcal's greatest talents are on defense, while obviously A-Ram's are on offense. -
You know what really irks me (beyond the obvious) about this Braun fiasco? Aside from that, I've been loving this offseason. Gonzalez for SS, Ramirez for 3B... if I didn't know any better, I'd think I was a fan of a big-market team. I've even been enjoying following Prince's FA journey. Not enjoying that he's leaving, but just that I wish him the best & look forward to seeing where he winds up.
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The glove might have a better arm.
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Aramis Ramirez to Brewers - 3/$32 + $4M buyout for 2015
TooLiveBrew replied to Outlander's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Given the obvious caveat that they play different positions, Ramirez seems a bit of a similar case to Furcal -- very legit talent, but aging & with durability concerns. I don't like that the contract's a three-year deal, but I really like the addition of Ramirez. Third base is such a weak position around the league right now; the Brewers could well wind up having the best 3B in the NL next season. -
Yes, let's hope the Brewers throw one more curveball at Gamel & make him learn another totally new position, right after he's gotten comfortable at 1B. No way should they be blocking his defensive & overall development with an old, expensive downgrade like Lee.
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Players change agents. This is not a big deal. Melvin said on the radio that Greinke called him up and they spoke for 15 minutes. This is more shocking than anything else being reported -- not only did Greinke call Melvin, but 15 minutes? That's gotta be about as long as ZG ever talks on the phone.
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Would TRT amp up your testosterone levels that far?
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"Is Prince still possible?" asks Jon Heyman, for Scott Boras.
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That's an automatic strike, right?! Mentioning Erick Almonte without any cause or justification!
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I was referring to Pittsburgh back in the day. Hmmm, my reading comprehension fail. I won't use a bad trade to label someone as a problem, though. The guy played for one org. after that trade, clearly any issues you're implying here are at best way overblown.
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Why do you think that they gave him away? Because they're beginning a rebuilding process & it would make zero sense to keep around the guy with durability questions who's entering his age-34 season. They weren't serious contenders for the past however many seasons & obviously wanted him. I also don't want to hear that there is not money to keep Grienke next year because they signed Ramirez. While I'm not sure how likely or unlikely it'd be that a Ramirez contract would preclude the Brewers from signing Greinke, I definitely agree with this sentiment. I tend to doubt it, but like I've said before, I can definitely respect you (or anyone) saying they don't want to see the Brewers sign A-Ram.
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You guys are like a pathetic guy in denial.........even though your girlfriend is boning everyone in town. This is exactly like that!
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Aside from innocent-until-proven-guilty, how is any of the 'blind mistrust' different from your blind faith in Braun?
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Brew Crew Ball's take on the signing. This gif is also courtesy of the BCB post -- http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/896484/Yuni1B.gif.opt_medium.gif I can't say it enough... GOODBYE
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi...011/12/09/SPBE1MAROQ.DTL Parker was the #9 overall pick in the 2007 draft; heading into 2011, Baseball America ranked him as the #33 prospect in MLB. I realize we have some... other... news that's preoccupying BF.net right now, but this is a pretty major trade. Also, it led to this Tweet from Breslow: http://i.imgur.com/2oE5L.png
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If it makes anyone feel any better, I'm sure Ryan has played with many teammates over his career who've juiced while Brewers.
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Nothing has ever come out (that I've read or heard) about his work ethic or anything like that. His highest games-played total (which is kind of an absurd qualifier to use, but oh well) was in 2003, which was by no definition a contract year. So yes, coincidence most likely. I get it, you don't want to see the Brewers invest in him -- but please stop with "he's not that good". He's been an elite third baseman over the course of his career.
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I think a visit back to the threads here for Big Papi's & A-Rod's cases would be interesting.
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Casey McGehee's struggles: how much leash does he get?
TooLiveBrew replied to Robideaux's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I don't question there are other guys capable of leading, that really wasn't my point. -
Ramirez isn't that good. He's a butcher afield, and no spring chicken who has been known for having big contract years. "I dislike and/or don't want player x" is quite different from "player x isn't that good". By your logic, I could arrive at the conclusion that Aramis Ramirez was in the last year of a contract every season from 2004-2009. He's been one of the best 3B of his era, even with defense factored in.
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I know, just more about his overall career arc... to think that at one point in time I was expecting him to have the 3B job fulltime by 2009.
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Obviously Carlos Gomez will play LF & bat 3rd, because that's where the LF bats!
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Neither did Alex Sanchez. But it sounds like this is still very fluid, nothing is known for sure yet. The way news breaking/leaking has evolved with the internet is equal parts amazing & scary.